Considering alternative treatments to hairloss, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and exosome therapy, instead of using medications like minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatments, with users mentioning dutasteride (Dut) as effective and wishing for more accessible dosages. They also debate the components of the "big 3" treatments, which now include Dut, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, with finasteride and minoxidil being consistently mentioned.
A user shared their 3-month hairloss progress using finasteride, minoxidil, low-level light therapy, pumpkin seed oil, and rosemary oil. The user saw a reduction in balding crown size but couldn't determine which treatment was most effective.
A user reports improved hair at 31 compared to 21 using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, with significant gains from oral minoxidil. Other users discuss their experiences, with mixed results on regrowth and side effects like heart racing and excess body hair.
A phase 3 trial for Breezula (clascoterone solution) to treat male pattern hairloss has been listed, with 726 participants and a completion date of January 2025. Other treatments mentioned include Aneira Pharma's combination of minoxidil and latanoprost, Triple Hair's combination of minoxidil, latanoprost, and finasteride, and a new microneedling and LLLT device called StimuSIL.
Hairloss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.
The post discusses the user's experience with topical minoxidil (5%) forhairloss, showing some improvement after 2 months. Suggestions from others include keeping the hair shorter on the sides and back, adding finasteride for better results, and considering a shaved head look, though the latter was debated for its femininity.
A user shared their successful 50-day progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride forhairloss. They plan to switch to dutasteride after six months for potentially better results.
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments forhairloss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil forhairloss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.
A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride forhairloss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.
A user shared their positive hair transplant results after 19 months without using finasteride or minoxidil, only vitamins. Some responses suggest concern over future hairloss without prevention treatments, while others congratulate or express jealousy.
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
Progress made with a hairloss routine that includes topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and Micro needling. Additionally, the user switched to sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, as well as taking a Hair & Nails supplement.
User shared 6-month hairloss treatment update with Dut 3x/week, oral min, and dut+prp mesotherapy. Experienced positive results, no side effects, and recommends the regimen.
A user shared their 3-month hairloss treatment progress using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and occasional nizoral. They noted significant progress and plan to continue treatments, with another update at the 6-month mark.
The conversation is about the potential effectiveness of a hairloss treatment called pyrilutamide. One person has been using it since September and reports positive results.
The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hairloss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.
A user shared progress pictures after 10 months on finasteride and 7 months using minoxidil, noting some hair shedding. Their routine includes oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, red light therapy, rosemary mint shampoo, and dermarolling.
People regret neglecting their hair until it started thinning, and they are now using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some are considering stronger options like dutasteride due to mixed results.
Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.
A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.
Dutasteride is recommended over finasteride for severe hairloss, despite potential side effects. The original poster has been using various treatments for four months and is considering adding copper tripeptide-1.
A 20 year old male discussing his hairloss regimen, which includes using topical dutasteride, rogaine, RU58841, minoxidil and Avodart pills as well as scalp massage, stabbing head with steak knife, counting shed hairs under a hair net and sending them to a lab for analysis. Suggestions from other users include scalping method and switching to saw palmetto and zinc supplements.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hairloss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
The user claims NoFap (abstaining from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm) helped stop their hairloss. Others argue that hairloss is primarily due to genetics and DHT, which can be managed with finasteride.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments Minoxidil and Finasteride. They saw improvement but stopped using them, leading to significant hairloss, and are now considering restarting the treatments.
A 19-year-old with rapid hairloss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.